It is best to stop the puppy from biting or nipping as soon as he does it. Teaching the puppy to stop biting usually happens at 4 to 5 months. When the puppy is at this age, the teeth are already sharp. When the puppy starts to bite you with his sharp teeth, say “Ouch”Continue reading “How To Discourage Puppies From Biting And Nipping”
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Dealing With A Dog’s Sensitive Stomach
Dogs are known to suffer from digestive upset from time to time. A small change in the diet can irritate the dog’s stomach. Some symptoms of mild intestinal issues are vomiting, emitting gas, and occasional diarrhea. Any of these symptoms should appear immediately after consuming new food. A dog vomits to expel any unwanted food.Continue reading “Dealing With A Dog’s Sensitive Stomach”
Deworming Pet Dogs
Parasitic worms can infest a dog from birth to old age. Parasitic worms can make a dog severely ill, stressing out pet owners because of this. Early implementation of proper parasite prevention routines is key to protecting your dog against worm infestations. You will want to take your pet to your vet for his regularContinue reading “Deworming Pet Dogs”
How To Introduce The Baby To Your Pet Dog
When there is a new baby in the household, you must understand how the baby will affect the family dog. The attention will be taken away from him with the arrival of the new baby. So you need to introduce the dog and the baby gradually so they will get used to each other’s presence.Continue reading “How To Introduce The Baby To Your Pet Dog”
Sunscreen Use For Dogs
Dogs can get sunburned like humans. Dogs can also feel the effects of sunburns. Hairless dogs, like the American Hairless Terrier and Dalmatians, are mostly affected because they don’t have enough protection against the sun. It will help to put on some sunscreen for your dog. Choose the one that is specially formulated for canines.Continue reading “Sunscreen Use For Dogs”
Safety Tips For Dog Toys: Only From Reputable Areas
You may be thinking that it will be great to acquire doggie toys made in Canada or the US, but also keep in mind that “made in” is a term meaning the toy is assembled in the indicated country. The materials and parts might not have come from that same country at all. The rawContinue reading “Safety Tips For Dog Toys: Only From Reputable Areas”
Ear Infections in Dogs Likes Yellow Labs
Did you know that ear infections can be a common occurrence in some dogs including the Yellow Lab? One of the key behaviors to watch for in your dog is excessive scratching of the ears or shaking of the head. Shaking the head in an effort to flap the ears is often observed as well.Continue reading “Ear Infections in Dogs Likes Yellow Labs”
Physical Traits Of Chihuahuas
Chihuahuas are easily recognizable because of their small stature and other physical traits. Chihuahuas have round eyes, large and protruding relative to their heads. Their ears do not lie flat and not floppy but instead, stick straight up. The breed comes in most colors and combinations like spotted or solid. The usual Chihuahua colors areContinue reading “Physical Traits Of Chihuahuas”
Dogs and NSAIDs
Has your Basset Hound or other canine companion recently been prescribed NSAIDs by your vet? If so, you may want to ask your vet for more information about the drugs including why they are being prescribed and what the expected outcome of taking the medication should be. NSAID is an abbreviation for Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.Continue reading “Dogs and NSAIDs”
Bloat in Dogs Like the Pomeranian
Canine bloat can affect all breeds including the Pomeranian. If you own a Pomeranian and are concerned about the possibility of your pup developing bloat then call your vet for more information about the disease. Canine bloat (also known as Gastric Dilation-Volvulus) is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment. It is an often fatalContinue reading “Bloat in Dogs Like the Pomeranian”
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